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Wonhee
Wonhee ILLIT Profile
- Birth name
- Lee Won-hee (이원희)
- Birthday
- June 26, 2007
- Height
- 162 cm
- Age
- 19
- Zodiac
- Cancer
- Nationality
- South Korean
- MBTI
- ISFP
- Blood type
- A
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Wonhee (원희) is a South Korean singer and member of ILLIT under BELIFT LAB. Learn about her age, birthday, height, blood type, MBTI, R U Next? journey, debut story, vocal talent, fun facts, and more.
Background
Background
Born on June 26, 2007, in Busan, South Korea, Lee Won-hee spent most of her childhood in Changwon after her family relocated there during her elementary school years. Before entering the entertainment industry, she lived a relatively ordinary student life, participating in school activities, sports, and traditional Korean music programs. Unlike many idols who spend years preparing for debut, Wonhee's path to stardom began unexpectedly when she was street-cast by a BELIFT LAB recruiter at Seoul's Express Bus Terminal Station. Initially skeptical of the encounter, she nearly ignored the opportunity altogether.
Wonhee joined BELIFT LAB shortly before filming began for R U Next?, entering the competition with only a few months of training. Despite being one of the least experienced contestants, she steadily improved throughout the show and ultimately finished first in the finale with the highest vote total among all participants. She officially debuted as a member of ILLIT on March 25, 2024, with the mini album SUPER REAL ME and quickly became known for her sweet vocal tone, natural charm, and remarkable growth story. Since debuting, she has expanded into solo activities including OST releases, television appearances, and major endorsement campaigns.
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FAQ
- How tall is Wonhee?
- Wonhee is 162 cm tall.
- How old is Wonhee?
- Wonhee is 19 years old.
- Where is Wonhee from?
- Wonhee is from South Korean.
- What group is Wonhee in?
- Wonhee is a member of ILLIT.
- What is Wonhee's MBTI?
- Wonhee's MBTI type is ISFP.
- What is Wonhee's real name?
- Wonhee's birth name is Lee Won-hee (이원희).
Fun facts
Wonhee was born on June 26, 2007, in Busan, South Korea, making her a Cancer with a Chinese Zodiac sign of the Pig. She is the second-youngest member of ILLIT and has an older brother born in 2006. Source: ILLIT Wiki Fandom
Her full birth name is Lee Won-hee (이원희). Although she was born in Busan, she spent most of her childhood in Changwon after her family moved there during her elementary school years. Source: ILLIT Wiki Fandom / Kpop Singers
Wonhee was street-cast by a BELIFT LAB recruiter at Seoul's Express Bus Terminal Station. She initially found the encounter suspicious because the recruiter repeatedly asked for her phone number, and she almost never followed up on the opportunity. Source: Kpop Profiles / KiwiPop Media
She had the shortest trainee period among all ILLIT members, training for only about two months before R U Next? began filming and roughly one year before officially debuting. Her rapid rise remains one of the most remarkable success stories to emerge from the show. Source: Kpop Wiki Fandom / ILLIT Wiki Fandom Trivia
For her R U Next? audition, Wonhee performed NewJeans' Hype Boy. Despite entering the competition as one of the least experienced trainees, she ultimately finished first in the finale with 3,299,395 votes. Source: ILLIT Wiki Fandom Trivia
Before she ever considered becoming an idol, classmates frequently encouraged her to audition for SM Entertainment because of her visuals. At the time, she laughed off the suggestion and couldn't imagine herself becoming a celebrity. Source: KiwiPop Media
Wonhee is often referred to as ILLIT's "Vocal Fairy" thanks to her sweet and airy vocal tone. Her role model is IU, whose music, kindness, and artistry have inspired her for years. Source: KiwiPop Media / Kpop Profiles
During her school years, she learned to play four traditional Korean instruments: the recorder, danso, kkwaenggwari, and janggu. Source: Kpop Profiles
Only weeks after debuting, Wonhee was selected as the newest model for Pocari Sweat, one of South Korea's most iconic beverage brands. The appointment further strengthened her bright and youthful public image. Source: Kpop Wiki Fandom
In 2026, she appeared as a guest panelist on MBC's Audition End War, marking one of her earliest solo television appearances outside of group promotions. Source: Kpop Wiki Fandom
Her cousin is Hwang Suji, a well-known contestant from a South Korean dating reality show, a connection that quickly caught the attention of both K-pop and reality television fans. Source: ILLIT Wiki Fandom / Koreaboo
Wonhee released her first solo OST, The Look In Your Eyes, for the SBS drama Four Seasons Spring in 2025. She also made a special appearance in the drama's final episode. Source: Kpop Wiki Fandom
She served as head of the sports department at her school and enjoys soccer, basketball, and swimming. Despite that, Wonhee insists she isn't particularly good at any of them. Source: Kpop Profiles / KiwiPop Media
If her life had a soundtrack, Wonhee says it would be double take by dhruv, a choice that reveals her softer and more sentimental musical tastes. Source: ILLIT Wiki Fandom Trivia
She is currently collecting Polly Pocket sets and has a well-documented love for blueberry-flavored snacks and desserts. Source: Kpop Profiles / ILLIT Wiki Fandom Trivia
There are three foods Wonhee consistently refuses to eat: cucumbers, olives, and mint chocolate. She has mentioned her dislike for them on multiple occasions. Source: Kpop Profiles / ILLIT Wiki Fandom Trivia
Wonhee describes herself as "timid but active" and jokes that the fastest way to become her friend is to give her food and compliment her. Source: ILLIT Wiki Fandom Trivia / Kpop Profiles
Her message to fans has remained remarkably consistent throughout her career: "Thank you, love you." The simple phrase has become closely associated with her warm relationship with GLLITs. Source: ILLIT Wiki Fandom Trivia / Kpop Profiles
Despite not being the youngest member, fans and members frequently joke that Wonhee feels like ILLIT's real maknae because of her reactions, playful personality, and endless supply of adorable moments. Source: KiwiPop Media
Why Fans Love Wonhee
Why Fans Love Wonhee
Fans often describe Wonhee as the member who feels the most unexpectedly relatable. Despite her immense popularity, she still carries the energy of someone who seems surprised that any of this happened to her. Her reactions are genuine, her excitement is contagious, and her personality feels refreshingly unfiltered. Whether she's getting overly excited about snacks, making dramatic facial expressions, or accidentally creating viral moments through her randomness, fans are drawn to how authentic she feels. Even though she's not the youngest member of ILLIT, many fans jokingly refer to her as the group's honorary maknae because of her playful behavior and endless cuteness.
What truly made people root for Wonhee, however, was her incredible growth story. Entering R U Next? with only a fraction of the training experience of most contestants, she faced skepticism from viewers who questioned whether she could keep up. Instead, she improved at a remarkable pace and ultimately finished first in the competition. Fans admire not only her natural talent but also her determination, humility, and willingness to work hard under intense pressure. Combined with her soft vocals, bright personality, and underdog journey, Wonhee has become one of the most beloved members of ILLIT.
